Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Eunice is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Eunice trails Louisiana on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eunice. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eunice
Eunice is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Eunice is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Eunice
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Eunice runs above Louisiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Eunice
47% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 30.3% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
Eunice is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Eunice is healthier than 2%. Against the 1,329 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$44K), it’s healthier than 19%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Louisiana figure falls outside Eunice’s likely range.
What’s behind Eunice’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eunice is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #119 of 161 in Louisiana. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 18% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Eunice’s median household income is $35,436; among the 1,329 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$44K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Louisiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Eunice is healthier than 26% of graded towns, against 2% nationally.
Out of every 100 Eunice adults…
Eunice runs above LA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eunice adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Eunice
No hospital or community health center in Eunice itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Eunice; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Eunice adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eunice runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Eunice adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.2% of Eunice adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Eunice and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice | D− | 40.5% | 19.5% | 23.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eunice adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eunice
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eunice is better than Louisiana on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Eunice’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eunice | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.3%30.9–38 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.8–22.4 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%19.6–24.5 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.5%33.5–47.8 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.5%17.2–22 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.3%44.1–52.4 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.1–45.8 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.8%31.4–38.4 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.2%11.8–14.5 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.2%5.7–6.7 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30.3%26–34.6 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.7%20.9–26.8 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.7%33.9–43.9 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.6–18.5 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%33.6–46 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%9.9–13.5 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.4%79.1–85.2 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47%43.3–50.7 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82–86 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.8–82.6 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%56.6–67 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%67.9–82.1 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%23.9–31.8 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%33.6–43.1 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.6%27–34.6 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.6%29.4–36.1 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.2%19.8–24.8 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18%16–20 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.2%29.2–35.4 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.3%43.6–53.2 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.7%23.1–28.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.2%20.9–25.8 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.6%9.7–11.6 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.3%13.8–17 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.3%7.5–9 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Louisiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Eunice
Is Eunice a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eunice is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #119 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eunice?
CDC estimates 40.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 47.8%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eunice?
Acadian Medical Center in Eunice, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Eunice’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eunice have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–13.5%), against 8.9% across Louisiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Eunice more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eunice.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.